About Us
Jonathan Dichter
For the last seven years, Jonathan has committed himself to becoming one of the most well-respected well-renowned criminal defense attorneys in Western Washington. He works every day to achieve this goal by being more prepared, more knowledgeable, and more aggressive than his peers and his opponents. Jonathan has become known by the legal community and the court staff in almost every local court in Lynnwood, Bothell, Everett, Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, and more! His membership in national organizations and continued training keep him on the cutting edge of DUI and Criminal issues in Washington State. He has studied DUI law at the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School, and is ready to fight for you!
Jonathan is a member of the following organizations:
National College of DUI Defense
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Snohomish County Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
American Bar Association (2001-2008): recipient Silver Key
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (2005-2007)
Avvo.com Level 5 Contributor/Legal Guide Publisher
This is a sampling of some of the continuing legal education seminars Jonathan has recently attended:
2009 – Defending DUIs – Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
2008 – Defending DUIs – Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
2008 – National College for DUI Defense – Summer Session
2007 – Intensive WACDL Trial Practice Workshop
2006 – Defending DUIs – Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
2005 – Defending DUIs – Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
2005 – Essentials of Criminal Law Practice in Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
2004 – 11th Annual Washington Criminal Justice Institute
2003 – Defending Homicide and Serious Assault Cases
While in school, Jonathan worked as an intern in both the public defense and private defense arenas. After graduating, Jonathan began his career as a public defender for the city of Shoreline, handling over 100 cases a day at times. Jonathan now owns his own firm, practicing law the way it is meant to be practiced – with an eye towards detail, aggressive representation, and unsurpassed client satisfaction.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Jonathan moved with his family to Ohio where he focused his studies on the American Judicial System. He graduated in December of 1999 with a political science degree from the University of Akron, in Akron, Ohio.While preparing for law school, Jonathan spent his evenings honing his speaking skills as a professional stand-up comedian. Jonathan was fortunate enough to work with such well known comics as Jeff Dunham and Bobcat Goldthwaite. Jonathan moved to Seattle in May 2000, and began the summer session at Seattle University School of Law. Jonathan quickly found an aptitude for argument and a love of criminal law, so he focused his studies in that direction. Jonathan quickly became well-known throughout the law school by first becoming vice-president, then president, of the American Bar Association chapter on campus, and increasing membership to levels that consistently earned him regional awards for service to the Bar. Jonathan graduated in 2003 with honors.
In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys teaching at a local Sunday School, singing at local karaoke bars, producing a weekly internet radio show, running in half marathons, playing poker with friends, spending time with his beautiful wife, Amber, their cat, Samwise, and their wonderful daughter, Elizabeth.
Amber Dichter
Jonathan’s publications include answers to Avvo questions and a legal guide for Avvo:
